Powerball winning numbers for Saturday, July 4, 2026: Winning numbers, Powerball, Power Play and $396 million jackpot

Powerball officials have released the winning numbers for the latest drawing held on Saturday, July 4, 2026, with players across the United States competing for an estimated $396 million jackpot. Winners who choose the lump-sum payment option would receive an estimated $177.7 million in cash before applicable federal and state taxes.The drawing generated widespread interest as millions of players purchased tickets for a chance to win one of the country’s biggest lottery prizes. As jackpots continue to climb into the hundreds of millions of dollars, Powerball remains one of the most popular lottery games in the United States, drawing nationwide attention with every scheduled draw.

Powerball winning numbers revealed: Results for July 04, 2026

The winning numbers from the latest Powerball draw were:

How the Powerball lottery works

Powerball is a multi-state lottery game operated by the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL), allowing players across participating US jurisdictions to compete for prizes ranging from small cash awards to jackpots worth hundreds of millions of dollars. As the top prize grows, the game regularly attracts millions of ticket buyers.To play, participants choose five numbers between 1 and 69, referred to as the white balls, along with one Powerball number from 1 to 26. During each official drawing, the winning combination is selected at random. Because every draw is conducted independently, previous winning numbers do not influence future results.Powerball drawings are held three times a week: every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 pm Eastern Time.

How to play Powerball

A Powerball ticket costs $2 per play. In Idaho and Montana, the Power Play option is automatically included, making the minimum ticket price $3 per play.To enter, players choose five white-ball numbers from 1 to 69 and one red Powerball number from 1 to 26. Those who prefer not to select their own numbers can opt for a Quick Pick, allowing the lottery terminal to generate a random combination.Powerball drawings take place every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET at the Florida Lottery Draw Studio in Tallahassee.The jackpot continues to roll over until a ticket matches all five white balls and the red Powerball. In addition to the jackpot, there are nine prize tiers, giving players multiple ways to win based on the number of matching numbers.Jackpot winners can choose between receiving their prize as an annuity, paid in 30 graduated payments over 29 years, or as a one-time lump-sum cash payment. Both prize amounts are advertised before applicable federal and jurisdictional taxes.

What is Power Play

For an additional $1 per play, the optional Power Play® feature can multiply non-jackpot prizes by 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X or 10X. The Match 5 prize with Power Play is always $2 million, regardless of the multiplier drawn.The Power Play multiplier is selected at random before each drawing. The 10X multiplier is available only when the advertised jackpot annuity is $150 million or less.

Powerball winning numbers related FAQs

1. What were the Powerball winning numbers for July 4, 2026?The winning numbers were 17, 38, 46, 50, 69, with Powerball 20 and Power Play 2x.2. What was the Powerball jackpot on July 4, 2026?The estimated jackpot was $396 million, with a cash option of $177.7 million before taxes.3. How much does a Powerball ticket cost?A standard Powerball ticket costs $2 per play. Adding the optional Power Play feature costs an extra $1.4. When are Powerball drawings held?Powerball drawings take place every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. ET.5. How can you win the Powerball jackpot?To win the jackpot, a ticket must match all five white-ball numbers and the red Powerball number drawn.